Reference number | AP/13/3/1 |
Level | Item |
Title | Unpublished letter, regarding a system of communicating signals from J Henry Doyle to the President of the Royal Society of Arts |
Date | 8 May 1828 |
Description | Doyle introduces his system of communicating signals using flags corresponding to numbers for confidential communication. He also developed a system using laterns for signalling at night. Doyle envisions possible use of the signalling system in the Navy.
Subject: Communication
Written by Doyle in Wexford, Ireland and erroneously addressed to the President of the Royal Society of Arts. |
Extent | 6p |
Format | Manuscript |
Physical description | Ink on paper |
Access status | Open |
Related records in the catalogue | AP/13/3 |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | Name | Dates |
NA8707 | Gilbert; Davies (1767-1839) | 1767-1839 |